This two-CD collection runs the gamut of Keith Jarrett's late-1960s to mid-1970s work, beginning with an unissued "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" with Jim Pepper and closing some two hours later with his gusting "Pardon My Rags"... more &raquo from the 1975 Atlantic record El Juicio. The first CD is filled with tracks featuring Jarrett alongside Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, the esteemed rock-jazz crossover sensation Charles Lloyd and his quartet, and vibist Gary Burton. When the second disc kicks off, it's largely Jarrett with his 1970s U.S. quartet--comprised of tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Paul Motian. Overall, the collection is a solid demonstration of Jarrett's early works, showing its title's aptness. --Andrew Bartlett&laquo less

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This two-CD collection runs the gamut of Keith Jarrett's late-1960s to mid-1970s work, beginning with an unissued "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" with Jim Pepper and closing some two hours later with his gusting "Pardon My Rags" from the 1975 Atlantic record El Juicio. The first CD is filled with tracks featuring Jarrett alongside Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, the esteemed rock-jazz crossover sensation Charles Lloyd and his quartet, and vibist Gary Burton. When the second disc kicks off, it's largely Jarrett with his 1970s U.S. quartet--comprised of tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Paul Motian. Overall, the collection is a solid demonstration of Jarrett's early works, showing its title's aptness. --Andrew Bartlett